Federal Way to host homemade trade event Sunday

Published 2:39 pm Friday, June 26, 2015

Are you into making crafts or handy with “putting up” preserves, and want to share your creations with others?

Attend the homemade trade event on Sunday, June 28 when you can exchange your homemade and homegrown items for someone else’s. Set-up begins at 1 p.m., with trading starting at 2 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 33325 Eighth Ave. S., Federal Way.

At the last event, residents brought homemade bread, brownies, jam, pickles, plants, herbs, jewelry, pillows, hot pad holders, knitted scarves, artwork, candles, greeting cards, fishing flies, buttons, magnets and more. Each person set up their items on a table, then walked around to look at what everyone else brought. When trading started, people were free to negotiate a fair exchange. Everyone made at least a couple trades and went home with new treasures.

Residents can bring as little or as much as they want, or just come watch. The city will provide the tables, chairs and facilitation. There is no cost and the only requirement is to bring something homemade or homegrown to trade.

For more information about the homemade trade events, or to post what you will be bringing or wanting, visit www.facebook.com/HomemadeTradeFW or contact Jeanette Brizendine-Jurgensen at 253-835-2771 or recycle@cityoffederalway.com.